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TOCA STUDENT · Lesson 06 · Kizomba technique

How to lead in kizomba without imposing. A leader proposes

Leading begins before the visible movement. You create a clear intention, you give your partner the time to receive it, and you observe the answer before adding anything else.

Dawou Tarraxo, pioneer of Tarraxo. How to lead in kizomba without imposing. A leader proposes

The most common mistake I correct is dragging the follower into your own timing. It works, in the sense that the movement happens. It also kills the dialogue.

A clear lead creates choice, trust and conversation. The goal was never obedience.

Clear leading works the same in kizomba, tarraxo and urbankiz.

Leaders, save this before your next social.

Lead without imposing, step by step

  1. A LEADER PROPOSES. A LEADER DOES NOT IMPOSE.
  2. Leading begins before the visible movement.
  3. Create a clear intention.
  4. Give your partner time to receive it.
  5. Observe the answer before adding more.
  6. Do not drag the follower into your timing.
  7. A clear lead creates choice, trust and dialogue.

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This lesson comes from the book

Page 146 of The student's book by Dawou Tarraxo, the TOCA Method page this lesson comes from
The student's book · page 146

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The method

T O C A

Two bodies. One connection.

TTouchThe connection with your partner. Feeling through contact, never through force.
OObservationListening to your partner’s body, energy and tempo.
CControlMastery of your own movement. Precision without tension.
AAwarenessFull presence: with yourself, your partner and the music.